Chapter 263 History has already changed!


    Early the next morning.


    ?The morning sun shines on the surface of the [Sea of ??Annihilation], giving the dim and deep water a bit of a magnificent texture.


    [Black Swan] and [Diamond Star] moved forward smoothly, one behind the other.


    It feels really good to use the talent of [Body of the Deep] to make [Black Swan] soar under the sea.


    But this crazy move, of course, comes at a price.


    At this time, the hull of the [Black Swan] was still in tatters, the cracks on the hull and deck were shocking, and even the mast was slightly bent.


    The previous behavior of colliding with the tree people all the way caused great damage to the [Black Swan].


    ?Coupled with the heavy pressure of sea water, even if [Black Swan] has the talent of [High-speed Regeneration], such an injury will still take several days to heal.


    Even the soul of the ship [Black Swan] fell into a deep sleep temporarily.


    ?Shaan touched the mast of the ship and said to himself.


    “Xiao Hei, thank you for your hard work.”


    【Master...so sleepy...】


    ?Xiao Hei responded in a daze and fell asleep again.


    Dang! clang! clang!


    Not far away, the sound of tapping metal kept coming.


    Xia En turned around and saw that Fei Ya was repairing the damaged steam device on the ship.


    Not only him, but Joey and other crew members are also dealing with the traces left by the previous battle. Some of the vines and branches of the tree people are still tightly entangled in the corners of the [Black Swan].


    “Mr. Captain!”


    ??Joy was the first to notice Xia En''s arrival, walked briskly to his side, and sighed.


    “Yesterday when [Black Swan] first sank into the sea, I was shocked!”


    “If [Black Swan] really sinks, I don’t know what to do. Fortunately, it’s just a false alarm.”


    ?Joy has lived on the ship for so long and has already developed feelings for the Black Swan.


    As she spoke, she looked at Xia En with bright eyes.


    “I didn’t expect Mr. Captain to have this ability to sail the ship in the sea. It’s really amazing!”


    “As expected of Mr. Captain!”


    Of course, Joey didn’t know that this was the effect of [Ship Soul Synchronization] plus [Deep Sea Body], he only thought it was some kind of special secret ability.


    ?The power of the secret path is all kinds of strange, and the ability to make ships sail underwater is not too outrageous.


    ?Shaan smiled, but quickly said softly.


    “However, even I can’t do many things.”


    ?Looking at Xia En''s expression, Joey couldn''t help but ask.


    “Mr. Captain, are you in a bad mood?”


    Xia En was stunned for a moment and said with a wry smile: "Is it so obvious?"


    ?Joy nodded heavily and looked at him with some concern: "Yes, Mr. Captain, what happened?"


    ?Xia En opened his mouth, but stopped talking.


    The reason why he was in a dull mood was simple.


    After returning to modern times, Shane carefully asked several crew members about their knowledge of part of history, and compared it with the history in his own mind. Finally, he came to a depressing conclusion—


    The history of the Seven Seas has not changed much.


    ??The elves are still extinct, and the curse of aphasia still exists.


    This also means that he failed to change the past.


    Even with Xia En’s tenacity, he could not help but have some self-doubt after seeing this situation.


    Is his experience of traveling back in time really meaningful?


    Or is this just a joke played on him by fate?


    It’s like... no matter how hard he tries, he can only become a passer-by in history, unable to reverse the past and overturn the world.


    ?Every time he thought about this, Xia En felt a little heavy.


    “What is the trouble, Mr. Captain, would you like to tell me?”


    ??Joy looked at Xia En with his eyes wide open, with an "I''m very curious" expression, and at the same time he was confident.


    “As a crew member, you should share the captain’s worries!”


    ?Shane thought for a moment and felt that it didn''t matter much to tell Joey these secrets.


    After all, even the fairy Tracy traveled back to the past with him and Yan Yan.


    ??If Joey wants to know, he can get the answer from Tracey.


    ?So, Shane told Joey the two experiences of returning to the past in as short a word as possible.


    ?However, out of some subtle mentality, Shane omitted some of what happened between him and Laila.


    “Wha, what?!”


    “You and Mr. Yan Yan actually went back to the past!”


    “You have seen the elven cities that were not destroyed, witnessed the crises those cities encountered, and even met the elven queen?”


    After hearing this, Joey’s beautiful pupils were full of astonishment, and he was speechless.


    ??If it weren’t for the fact that it was her most trusted captain who said this, Joy would definitely think it was nonsense.


    ?There is no way, this kind of deed is really shocking and unbelievable.


    Even in the Seven Seas, where mystics are everywhere and legends fly, there are very few rumors about time travel.


    However, Xia En not only went back to the past, but also more than once!


    After a brief shock.


    ??Joy''s eyes suddenly became complicated when he looked at Xia En.


    ?Although she only spoke a few words, she could still imagine the magnificent encounters Mr. Captain had during these two journeys.


    ??Contacting tit-for-tat with powerful enemies in history is fascinating just thinking about it.


    However, during this experience, I was not able to stay with Captain Shane.


    ?Joy felt both regretful and guilty.


    “Speaking of which, the elf queen named Laila seems to have had a wonderful encounter with Mr. Captain?”


    ?Joy suddenly became alert and said to himself.


    “Wait a minute, Laila...Isn’t this the owner of that magic notebook?”


    “Isn’t this too coincidental?”


    Even though Shane didn’t mention Laila’s existence too much, out of a girl’s intuition, Joey could sense that something definitely happened between them!


    But the other party is a figure in history after all, and he might have turned into a handful of loess long ago.


    Does she need to be jealous of the other person?


    No!


    Definitely not!


    ?After taking some time to digest these horrific experiences, Joey sighed.


    “Sure enough, you are truly worthy of being the captain!”


    “Such a big thing was done without us even knowing it.”


    ?However, Joey did not forget his purpose of solving Xia En''s problems and thought about it.


    “So, Mr. Captain, are you frustrated because you feel that all your efforts are in vain?”


    Xia En thought for a while and replied: "Maybe there is indeed some such mentality."


    “First of all, everything you do is not in vain.”


    ?Joy said confidently: "Are the people you saved fake?"


    “At least, they lived longer than before.”


    “Even if it’s just for one day, that’s the difference you make.”


    “Not to mention, your appearance has made [City of Giant Woods] make such significant progress.”


    ??Joy rarely showed such a determined attitude, and the more he spoke, the more serious he became.


    “You think history has not been changed, maybe it’s just because past civilizations were flooded and buried under the sea.”


    “Some details of the past may have changed quietly.”


    Hearing these words, Xia En was not relieved, but a small knot in his heart was lifted.????At this time, Joey continued.


    "Actually... I have another guess. Of course it''s just a guess. Just listen to it."


    Shane: “Just tell me.”


    ?Joy said in an uncertain tone: "In your opinion, history has not been changed."


    “Is there a possibility…”


    “History, has it actually changed a long time ago?”


    Xia En was slightly startled: "...huh?"


    ??Joy didn’t know how to express his thoughts accurately, so he seemed a little incoherent.


    “What I’m saying is that history as we know it may have been tampered with from the beginning.”


    “Your behavior of going back to the past seems to be accidental, but it is actually inevitable!”


    “Because, what happened in the past has already happened.”


    ?Joy’s words were confusing, but Shane roughly understood what she meant.


    On the surface, Xia En’s entry into the Elven Temple is the “cause” and his past encounters are the “result.”


    But from a time scale, what he did in the past is the "cause."


    What can also be used as evidence is the reaction of the souls of the ancestors in the [Yueyong Clan] altar.


    ??Xia En made an agreement with the ancestors of the "Yongyue Clan" because of certain actions in the "past".


    Compared to the situation when the two sides had not met, hasn''t this period of history been changed?


    ?Xia En''s heart was shaken, and his mood became more and more complicated.


    ??If Joey''s conjecture is correct, doesn''t it mean that no matter how hard he tries, the elves'' demise is a foregone conclusion?


    ?So, Laila also...


    Suddenly at this time.


    ??Joy suddenly felt a strange movement coming from the space ring.


    Before she could open the ring in a hurry, an ancient notebook flew out on its own.


    It is [Laila’s Magic Notes]!


    —Xiange and Joey took turns holding this magic notebook, and it happened to be Joey’s turn to put it on him today.


    Seeing this, both Xia En and Xia En were a little surprised.


    This is the first time they have seen this kind of change in this notebook.


    Soon, the magic notebook turned its pages in mid-air. It was not until the last page of the book that the sound of turning the pages stopped.


    On the paper of unknown material, Shane saw a few lines of text written in Elvish.


    To be precise, it was just a few fragmented words.


    Some of the contents were erased by an invisible force.


    【The history you think...may not be the real history...】


    【The observed...cannot be changed...】


    【However, you can deceive...】


    ?After Xia En saw these lines of text clearly, the writing on the paper quickly faded like ink dripping into water, and finally disappeared without leaving any trace.


    "This is…"


    ??Joy stared blankly at [Laila''s Magic Notes], not understanding what was happening.


    She doesn’t know Elvish, so naturally she doesn’t know the meaning of these lines of text.


    ?Xia En, on the other hand, frowned deeply and murmured to himself.


    “The history I thought may not be true?”


    “What is observed cannot be changed?”


    “What does this mean?”


    “Can I deceive? Who can I deceive?”


    He guessed that these words were most likely a reminder from Laila.


    It will only be stimulated under special circumstances.


    However, these words were a bit too vague for Xia En to understand.


    ?However, since Laila was able to leave this method in the magic note, maybe it means that she expected today''s situation?


    Xia En shook his head to expel the chaotic thoughts from his mind.


    ?Whether it is for himself or the crew, he must continue to look forward!


    He can be depressed for a short time, but he cannot remain confused.


    Because, he is the captain of this ship!


    Shane rubbed Joey’s head and said softly: “Thank you, Joey.”


    “I feel much better after talking to you so much.”


    ??Joy''s face was red, enjoying Xia En''s touch very much, and whispered in a low voice.


    "Mr. Captain, it doesn''t matter if you rely on me any more..."


    Xia En didn’t hear her words clearly and asked in confusion: “What did you say?”


    “What, nothing!”


    ??Joy hurriedly waved his hands and quickly changed the topic.


    “Speaking of which, what happened to Mr. Yan Yan?”


    “He has been alone in his room since yesterday and hasn’t even eaten breakfast.”


    Xia En thought about Yan Yan''s performance in [City of Giant Woods], and his tone was a little heavy: "I think he probably recalled something."


    ??Joy was surprised: "In other words, is he going to recover his memory?"


    “Isn’t this a good thing?”


    Shaan shook his head: "Not necessarily."


    “What if those memories are too heavy and painful?”


    “Sometimes, remembering things too clearly may not be a good thing.”


    "But this kind of thing can only be handled by himself."


    ?Shane did not say what he was most worried about.


    Human personality is determined by memory.


    ?Moreover, compared with the long years in the past, Yan Yan’s time on the Black Swan was extremely short.


    ?After recovering his memory, Yan Yan may have a drastic change in temperament and no longer regard them as his companions.


    But no matter what, as long as Yan Yan still regards himself as a crew member of the [Black Swan], then there will definitely be a place for him on this ship.


    At this time.


    Xia En glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw a ship passing quickly on the sea not far away.


    “Hey, is that [Nuanxue]?”


    ??Joy recognized the identity of the ship: "They should be conducting a search and rescue operation, right?"


    At the same time that Xia En saw the "Nuanxue".


    The crew on the [Warm Snow] naturally also saw the [Black Swan] and the [Diamond Star].


    Some sailors were surprised and asked: "Is that the [Black Swan]?"


    “Why did it become like this after not seeing it for two days?”


    From the appearance, the condition of the [Black Swan] can only be described as "horrible", which is far different from the image two days ago.


    The girl Lucy felt that her previous guess had been confirmed, and said with a smile: "Do you still have to ask?"


    “It must have been attacked by the tree people from [City of Giant Trees].”


    “Hmph, this is what happens if you don’t listen to advice!”


    Another sailor also echoed: "As a captain, the most important thing is to have self-awareness!"


    Lucy was unforgiving, but she was kind-hearted: "But since you have encountered someone, you might as well go and help."


    (End of this chapter)